Latest United Kingdom News
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First Bus Launches Electric Autonomous Bus Service in Oxfordshire
First Bus has commenced operations of a zero-emission autonomous bus on public roads near Didcot and Abingdon in Oxfordshire, UK.
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UK: Full-Size Autonomous Bus Carries Its First Passengers
Stagecoach has announced that the UK's first full-size autonomous bus has carried passengers for the first time in East Scotland.
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UK: Additional Coaches to Operate on FlixBus Network
FlixBus has unveiled its latest UK growth plans, expanding its partnership with bus operator, McGill's to include 25 coaches.
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National Express Coventry Trials eCitaro Electric Bus
National Express seamlessly integrated a Mercednes-Benz eCitaro electric bus into its Coventry fleet during a trial period in December 2022.
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Alexander Dennis to Supply 50 Additional Buses for Manchester's Bee Network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has ordered 50 additional electric buses from Alexander Dennis for the region's Bee Network.
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TfGM Announces Bus Operators for Its Bee Network
Transport for Greater Manchester has awarded franchising contracts to Go North West and Diamond, covering 95 routes in total.
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UK: 130 Bus Operators to Implement £2 Fare Cap
The UK government has confirmed that 130 bus operators will take part in its 2 GBP fare cap scheme from January to March 2023.
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National Express Opens New Bus Garage in Birmingham
National Express West Midlands has commenced operations at its new bus and maintenance garage in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
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UK Study Finds Zero-Tailpipe-Emission Buses Encourage Ridership
UK research carried out by ComRes for Go-Ahead Group has revealed that zero-emission buses could encourage more people onto public transport…
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Wrightbus Advances Production of GB Kite Electroliner
Wrightbus has announced that the GB Kite Electroliner electric bus is in production in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
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UK: 22 Electric Double Decker Buses to Operate in Leicester
Arriva has announced that it will be introducing 22 electric double decker buses to the city of Leicester, UK.
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UK: Metroline Orders 39 Wrightbus Electric Buses
Metroline has ordered 39 zero-emission electric buses from Wrightbus to operate across London and Hertfordshire.
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Mayor of London Reveals Bus Network Expansion Plans for Outer London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced significant expansion plans for strengthening the bus network in outer London.
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Aberdeen Rapid Transit Aims to Improve Transport in North East Scotland
Nestrans, Aberdeen City Council, First Bus and Stagecoach are developing plans for a bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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London Bus Routes Saved by Mayor's Funding
Transport for London (TfL) has secured additional funding from the Mayor, enabling it to reassess substantial cuts to the London bus network…
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UK: National Express to Trial Mirrorless Coaches
UK coach operator, National Express is trialling mirrorless coaches to enhance the safety of its services.
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UK: National Express Deploys 50 Electric Buses in Coventry
50 National Express electric double-decker buses have entered service in Coventry, which aims to become the UK's first all-electric bus city…
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Stagecoach Orders 200 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Double Decker Buses
Alexander Dennis has received the UK bus industry’s largest order since 2019, with a contract to supply 200 Enviro400 buses for Stagecoach.
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Lion Electric Produces Its First Electric School Bus in the US
Lion Electric has produced its first 'Made in America' electric LionC school bus in its US factory in Joliet, Illinois.
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Mellor Showcases Electric Sigma 8 at Euro Bus Expo
UK bus manufacturer, Mellor has presented its new electric Sigma 8 bus for the first time at EuroBus Expo in Birmingham.
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Equipmake Presents Electric New Routemaster at Euro Bus Expo
Equipmake is showcasing a zero-emission version of the New Routemaster double-decker London bus at Euro Bus Expo.
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Wrightbus Gains Government-Backed Support to Expand Globally
Wrightbus has secured UK Export Finance-backed funding to take its hydrogen-powered double-deck bus to international markets.
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Northern Ireland: Wrightbus to Supply 100 Electric Buses to Translink
Transport operator, Translink has contracted Wrightbus to supply 100 new battery electric buses in Northern Ireland.
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London: New Fast Wireless Bus Charging Introduced
London: new opportunity charging facilities have been installed at the Bexleyheath garage for use by the electric buses on route 132.